Do you like to hike into waterfalls? I do. There’s something captivating about being close to roaring water…especially in the spring when even our smallest rivers and streams run fast and deep. Recently, I gave a presentation entitled “Best Waterfall Hikes in the Upper Midwest” at the 49th Outdoor Adventure Expo hosted by Midwest Mountaineering […]
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Marcellus Gas Drilling: What does it mean for the North Country Trail?
Hundreds of miles of the North Country Trail pass over the Marcellus Shale, which lies a mile beneath the surface of PA, OH, and NY. Recent interest in drilling the shale for natural gas caused an influx of drilling operations in the region– What does this mean for the NCT?
Itasca Moraine Chapter completes their trail section
Congratulations go to the Itasca Moraine Chapter for completing their trail section (from the Chippewa National Forest’s west boundary and Itasca State Park) last week! Last Thursday, they completed the last part of the 6.9 mile section between Hubbard Co. 4 and Spider Lake Trail. According to Jerry Trout… “I am happy, to say the […]